During the colonial period (184 1 year-1997), there were 28 British representatives in Hong Kong.

(The other three governors during the Japanese occupation period were all Japanese, totaling 3 1).

After Hong Kong's return to China, this post was basically replaced by the Chief Executive.

The first Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Tung Chee-hwa.

The Second Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Donald Tsang